Iona: Snowdonia: Realm Of The Raven + unreleased Another Realm companion disk (2CD Set)
Originally released in 2001 as cd4 of Iona's now out of print, limited edition 'The River Flows' boxset, Snowdonia contains IONA's soundtrack for the BBC nature programme "Snowdonia Realm of the Ravens" (remixed and extended), plus other rare studio recordings. Also includes unreleased Another Realm companion disk.
PERSONNEL:
Joanne Hogg - Vocals Dave Bainbridge - Keyboards, Guitar Phil Barker - Bass Frank Van Essen - Drums, Percussion, Violin Troy Donockley - Pipes, Whistle, Guitar, Keyboards
PRODUCED BY: Dave Bainbridge
Track listing
CD 1
- Snowdonia I: Realm of the Ravens 1:53
- Snowdonia II: Dunes 4:18
- Snowdonia III: Macha 1:36
- Snowdonia IV: Dome of Harlech 3:46
- Snowdonia V: Above the Clouds 1:21
- Snowdonia VI: Song of the Waves 3:17
- Snowdonia VII: Moondawn 3:34
- Snowdonia VIII: Winter 2:11
- Jigs 6:01
- Hearthquake 6:03
- Castlerigg/Reels 10:35
- I Will Give My Love an Apple 4:37 Lyrics
- Song of the Waves (Reprise) 2:10
- The Final Journey 3:26
CD 2 'Running order to be confirmed, but likely to include:
- All that we Have ever dreamed 4.15 Recorded in July 2011. Troy plays low whistle on this demo, Jo piano, Dave keys & mixing. Lyrics by Cindy Spear
- Jo & Dave Impro, 10.50 - Spontaneous improvisation, recorded at Open Sky Studio on 11th January 2011
- Don’t Look Back, 5.37 - Recorded October 2009 at Joanne’s, this was the original demo of what became the epic piece White Horse.
- Dave & Martin impro 1 6.15 Spontaneous improvisation, recorded 14th December 2010
- Gotta Lift Our Eyes Up - 4.55, Recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’.
- Dave & Martin impro 2 4.26
- Valley of Decision 5.48 (mp3 - use as is) Recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’.
- Dave & Martin impro Pipes Free
- What a Day 4.27 Recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s, this is very much a Christmas song from her and was another track considered for ‘Another Realm’.
- Dave & Martin impro Pipes Hymn-like
- And the Angels Dance - single mix
- Slow Air - Martin & Dave - Recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s